A receipt (protocolo) will be issued and will serve as evidence of residency status until the official document arrives, called Cédula de Identidade de Estrangeiro - cei. on this link maintained by the federal police more details are available on obtaining the Cédula de Identidade de Estrangeiro - cie, also called Carteira de Identidade do Estrangeiro. This will start the process for obtaining other official documents including the Carteira de Trabalho - ctps (work-permit for foreigners) which allows the ability to obtain legal employment anywhere in the country. more information on the Registro Nacional de Estrangeiros - rne can be obtained directly on the government site via this link.
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